Clinical Nutrition MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin Madison

United States of America, Madison

University Rank:#110

The Clinical Nutrition MS is a Master degree offered by University of Wisconsin Madison at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 7, 2027.

About Clinical Nutrition MS

The Healthcare System is Changing Rapidly

Health professions have increased educational standards beyond the bachelors degree; in fact, the Commission on Dietetic Registration has increased the requirements to be eligible to take the Registration Exam for Dietitians to the completion of a masters degree beginning in 2024. To remain competitive in the field and obtain the advanced competencies and skills needed in the job market, completion of a masters degree is becoming essential.

Curriculum Overview

The M.S. in Clinical Nutrition is focused on core nutrition, clinical nutrition, professional skills, and electives. This is advanced learning at its best, and is ideal for people with a strong background in clinical nutrition, confidence working at the graduate level, and a commitment to become leaders in clinical nutrition and dietetics. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to translate research; recognize and formulate responses to evolving developments in clinical nutrition practice, policy, and research; and lead and manage professional teams to design nutrition-related services.

Articulating and integrating specialized knowledge in the field of advanced clinical nutrition - including energy metabolism, micronutrient requirements, and nutrigenomics needed to meet the challenges of future careers and opportunities.
Articulating and demonstrating advanced skills in nutritional assessment and nutritional care of patients with complicated disorders/diseases in a clinical or community setting.
Demonstrating advanced skills in nutrition counseling and education needed to precipitate behavior and cognitive change.
Formulating systems to gather, analyze and interpret data from a practice setting to develop appropriate protocols and care plans using the nutritional care process.
Formulate problem statements and writing research proposals using appropriate study design.
Demonstrating an ability to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design clinical nutrition research.
Demonstrating high level problem-solving, critical thinking, and use of informatics required in advanced clinical nutrition practice.
Demonstrating advanced professional skills in communication, information and project management, leadership, and ethics.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Clinical Nutrition MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 93

English Program Requirements

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper. Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

Applicants are exempt if:

Tuition and Fee Information for Clinical Nutrition MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

Application Fee 60

Clinical Nutrition MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin Madison

United States of America, Madison